The Collected Sermons of Dietrich Bonhoeffer Edited by Isabel Best A collection of 31 of Pastor Bonhoeffer's sermons, in new English translations, which he preached at various times of the year and in a variety of different settings. Each is introduced by translator Isabel Best who also provides a brief biography of Bonhoeffer. Fortress Press • 978 0 8006 9904 8 • 240pp • HB • £19.99 £13.99

Dem Dry Bones Preaching, Death and Hope Luke A Powery Embracing the vision of the valley of dry bones in Ezekiel 37 as a metaphor for preaching in the Spirit, acclaimed homiletician Luke Powery asserts that death is the context for all preaching. In fact, the Spirit leads preachers to the context of death each Sunday in order to proclaim a word of life that ultimately breathes hope into people's lives. Fortress Press • 978 0 8006 9822 5 • 160pp • PB • £12.99 £9.09

Introduction to Christian Liturgy Frank C Senn Designed as a general introduction to Christian liturgy, this book explores the meaning, history and practice of worship in Eastern and Western, Catholic and Protestant traditions. Its chapters cover the theology of worship, the historical development of Eucharist and the Prayer Offices, the lectionary and customs of the Church year and the use of music and the arts. Fortress Press • 978 0 8006 9885 0 • 256pp • PB • £19.99 £13.99

The Way Opened Up by Jesus A Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew José A Pagola Explores Matthew’s perspective, using the Matthean passages that the Church recommends for proclamation when the community gathers for the Sunday Eucharist (Cycle A of the Revised Common Lectionary). Each passage is examined, both in the context that shaped Matthew’s telling of the story, and in the context of today’s Christian communities. Convivium Press • 978 1 93499 628 7 • 264pp • PB • £23.99 £17.99

Called to Lead Paul’s Letters to Timothy for a New Day Anthony B Robinson and Robert W Wall A unique two-pronged exposition of 1 and 2 Timothy that will inspire Church leaders and equip them to mine the riches of these epistles for their own pastoral leadership. Covers many issues which have affected Church leaders for centuries - including the use of money, pastoral authority and the role of Scripture. Eerdmans • 978 0 8028 6740 7 • 240pp • PB • £16.99 £12.74

Caring Liturgies The Pastoral Power of Christian Ritual Susan Marie Smith Smith argues that Christian ritual is both a method and a means for helping people through liminal times of transition and uncertainty, even vulnerability and fear. It teaches readers to recognise the ritual needs of fellow Christians and thus create post-baptismal rites of passage and healing that might strengthen and support them in the fulfillment of their ministries. Fortress Press • 978 0 8006 9736 5 • 160pp • PB • £11.99 £8.39

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Acceptable Words Prayers for the Writer Edited by Gary D Schmidt and Elizabeth Stickney Offers prayers that correspond with each stage of the writer's work — from finding inspiration to penning the first words to "offering it to God" at completion. Gary Schmidt and Elizabeth Stickney, experienced writers themselves, introduce each chapter of prayers with concise pastoral reflections that will encourage writers in their craft. Eerdmans • 978 0 8028 6879 4 • 216pp • PB • £10.99 £8.24 • Oct 2012

Interpretation and Application The Preacher’s Toolbox Edited by Craig Brian Larson Book three of the series focuses on one of the most important foundations for sound sermons: the importance of approaching Scripture with an accurate understanding of the historical text along with the ability to speak in new and powerful ways in a contemporary setting. In other words, how does one best make ancient biblical texts pertinent to the 21st century listener while maintaining the integrity of the Scripture? Hendrickson • 978 1 59856 959 9 • 160pp • PB • £9.99 £7.49 • Oct 2012

Inscribing the Text Sermons and Prayers of Walter Brueggemann Walter Brueggemann “In this wonderful collection of sermons and prayers, we are privileged to hear [Brueggemann] fight with, be surprised by, playfully delight in, and finally be subdued by Scripture. And when he gets down and dirty in prayer, what a conversation to overhear!'' — William H Willimon Fortress Press • 978 0 8006 9827 0 • 240pp • PB • £16.99 £11.04 • While stock lasts

Proclamation and Celebration Preaching on Christmas, Easter and Other Festivals Susan K Hedahl Focuses homiletically on the six principal festivals of the Church year: Christmas, Epiphany, Easter, Ascension, Pentecost and Holy Trinity. Hedahl helps the preacher create sermons that find joyous resonance in the liturgical, spiritual, ecumenical, theological, cultural and educational activities of congregational life. Fortress Press • 978 0 8006 9820 1 • 176pp • PB • £12.99 £9.09 • While stocks last

Amplifying Our Witness Giving Voice to to Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities Benjamin T Conner Challenges congregations to adopt a new, practice-centered approach to congregational ministry — one that includes and amplifies the witness of adolescents with developmental disabilities. Replete with stories taken from Benjamin Conner's own extensive experience with befriending and discipling adolescents with developmental disabilities. Eerdmans • 978 0 8028 6721 6 • 114pp • HB • £10.99 £8.24

Sermon Preparation The Preacher’s Toolbox Edited by Craig Brian Larson Book four in The Preacher’s Toolbox series tackles the art and craft of sitting down to face a blank computer screen and coming up with a message that feeds and even entertains the listener. Expert preachers, speakers and teachers share the results of years of doing just that. Hendrickson • 978 1 59856 960 5 • 160pp • PB • £9.99 £7.49 • Oct 2012

The Word Militant Preaching a Decentering Word Walter Brueggemann Against the easy assurance of a too-enculturated religion, Walter Brueggemann refocuses the preaching task around the decentering, destabilising, always risky Word that confronts us in Scripture – if we have the courage to hear. These powerful essays, previously available only in journals, are here combined with a preface and introduction. Includes a foreword from William H Willimon. Fortress Press • 978 0 8006 9765 5 • 224pp • PB • £12.99 £8.44 • While stock lasts

The Pastor A Spirituality Gordon W Lathrop Renowned liturgical theologian Gordon Lathrop has composed a rich, meditative and explicitly ecumenical spirituality for working pastors – whatever and wherever they are called: preachers, priests, elders, ministers, seminarians. Fortress Press • 978 0 8006 9835 5 • 160pp • PB • £12.99 £9.09 • While stock lasts

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New Proclamation Commentary on Feasts, Holy Days and Other Celebrations Edited by David B Lott This book provides historical background, textual exegesis, and guidance for preaching on 46 festivals and solemnities of the Church year, including specifically Roman Catholic solemnities, as well as guidance for preaching on national occasions and special congregational focus days where services and occasion- appropriate sermons are often offered. Fortress Press • 978 0 8006 6228 8 • 288pp • PB • £17.99 £12.59 • While stock lasts

Kindling Desire for God Preaching as Spiritual Direction Kay Northcutt "Kindling Desire for God is as unexpected and as refreshing as a sudden prairie rainstorm. It disrupts the dry and commonplace assumptions too many of us hold about sermons and brings a welcome renewal of the preaching landscape. Kay Northcutt invigorates the pulpit ministry by bringing us back to the central purposes of preaching: faithful guidance and orientation to God." —Thomas G Long Fortress Press • 978 0 8006 6263 9 • 160pp • PB • £12.99 £9.09 While stock lasts

Finding Language and Imagery Jennifer L Lord The weekly work with language is daunting: Preachers must be disciplined to find fresh phrases for sermons and to make good choices about their own words and those borrowed from others as language shapes faith. This volume introduces the power of language to determine reality, the intricacies of language issues for preaching and the custodial task of preachers for this work. Fortress Press • 978 0 8006 6353 7 • 96pp • PB • £7.99 £5.59 • While stock lasts

Knowing the Context James R Nieman Knowing the Context helps readers analyse the situations in which they find themselves and shows how text and context are in a continuing dialogue and how to tailor sermons to their context. Keyed to online sermon samples and other Web-based features to enhance teaching. Fortress Press • 978 0 8006 6262 2 • 102pp • PB • £9.99 £6.99 • While stocks last

The Practice of Prophetic Imagination Preaching an Emancipating Word Walter Brueggemann Walter Brueggemann declares that the necessary character of truly prophetic preaching today is "a contestation between narratives. Prophetic preaching takes its stand in a world claimed by a God who is gracious, uncompromising—and real. Brueggemann describes the discipline of a prophetic imagination, in an unflinchingly realistic, unwaveringly candid manner. Fortress Press • 978 0 8006 9897 3 • 176pp • HB • £16.99 £11.04 • While stock lasts

Preaching Mark Bonni Bowman Thurston This resource examines the major literary units of Mark's Gospel with an eye toward helping ministers in sermon preparation. Rather than major themes, Thurston guides the reader through the lectionary readings and shows how Mark's work offers a wealth of materials for Christian life and reflection. Fortress Press • 978 0 8006 3428 5 •232pp • PB • £13.99 £9.79 • While stock lasts

The Renewed Homiletic Edited by O Wesley Allen Jr David Buttrick, Fred Craddock, Eugene Lowry, Henry Mitchell and Charles Rice discuss how to change their homiletical approach for a new day. Each of these distinguished scholars offers a lecture describing how his mind has changed, preaches a sermon reflecting these changes and participates in a panel discussion with younger respondents. Fortress Press • 978 0 8006 9656 6 • 160pp • PB • £15.99 £11.19 • While stock lasts

Kairos Preaching Speaking Gospel to the Situation David Schnasa Jacobsen and Robert Allen Kelly Sometimes lectionary preachers struggle when situations present themselves in parish life. A congregational member dies, two lives are joined in marriage, a contentious social justice issue demands attention. This book is designed to help ministers discover resources they already have to unpack such situations and understand them theologically in light of their task of preaching the gospel. Fortress Press • 978 0 8006 6250 9 • 176pp • PB • £11.99 £8.39 • While stocks last

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